Music, like politics, is now subject to the 24-hour news cycle. As a result, it’s damn near impossible to keep abreast of the day’s myriad rock ‘n’ roll tidbits. But fear not: In the spirit of simplification and efficiency, we’ve collected today's top 5 items and ranked them in terms of newsworthiness. Scroll down to see our picks.

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Dennis Wilson Biopic Not Happening

The late Beach Boy's family has pulled out of the project

Aaron Eckhart had been slated to play the lead role in 'The Drummer.' [AV Club]